A FRESH START: Staying the Course

Colossians 3:2, Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

As we walk this path set before us, God outlines the map to follow in the Bible. He gives us all the direction we need and all we must do is follow our moral compass and the navigation of the Holy Spirit within us. Combining this with a constant calibration, through prayer, with our Heavenly Father, we will find our way to the Kingdom. However there are many storms and whirlpools along our journey. By using the tools god has provided and uniting our crew, the journey is much less treacherous.

God reminds us to follow the ways of the Kingdom and not of this world. Romans 8:5, (For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.) explains just that, we need to live according to the Spirit and not the flesh. When we go through our daily lives and encounter situations of immoral or unloving behavior, we should rebuke it and remove ourselves from the situation. Easy right? No it isn't, and the Devil doesn't make it easy on purpose. It's all very well designed trap. It starts with the sin, then the guilt and then shame, now you feel lost and unworthy. The enemy has you in his trance. Break free and know that God is just waiting for you to ask for forgiveness and he will send the enemy running and release you from your bonds.

As a people we try and make being a Christian harder than what it is. Most of us has been brought up to know the guidelines whether or not we were raised in a Christian home or not. God just dials everything down another level so we can not only be better Husbands and Fathers. But we can be better people, we can serve others, we can stand for those who cannot speak for themselves and we can Love everyone, yes even those who do not deserve it. Thats all God asks us to do. The Bible gives us the instructions to prepare for the road ahead and to answer those difficult questions or issues we may encounter. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. When in doubt, go to prayer and let God give you specific direction and He will help you no matter what you are facing. He will never fail you, leave you or deceive you. His shoulders are broad to carry any problem, His Grace is exceeding and His Love is Eternal. Just reach to Him and follow the ways of the Kingdom, not the ways of this world and your life will be Blessed beyond understanding.

Let's Pray: Father God, we Thank You for giving us the Bible and allowing us to understand the principles presented in it, so that we may grow and follow the Christ like path You have laid before us. Father we are very thankful for the opportunity to Love and Serve to express our Praise to You Father. We cannot begin to Thank You enough for all that You have sacrificed for us Father. We ask humbly for the forgiving of our sins Father and that You continue to bless us, keep us safe and watch over our Loved ones. In Jesus name...AMEN.